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(This content comes from Your Tips on the Rug Care Forum) This Section will be added to as we receive your tips for Stain Removal on the Forum
Do it yourself Rug and Carpet Cleaning.
3 DIY Rug and Carpet Cleaning Mistakes:
1. Too Much Detergent.
You should always use less shampoo or detergent than directions indicate. One of the main causes of rugs looking dirty too quickly after machine cleaning or spot cleaning is the use of too much cleaner (detergent). All detergent needs to be rinsed thoroghly from rugs, or rug fibers will remain tacky and become a dirt magnet. Try cleaning with warm water only before resorting to shampoos and detergents.
2. Too Much Heat.
Always use warm (Not Hot) water to clean your rugs. Overuse of Hot Water can cause breakdown of backing adhesives and compromises the yarn twists on your rug. This can cause a rug to prematurely age and face fibers to mat together where there is heavier traffic.
3. Too Much Water.
You should never totally saturate a rug when you clean it. Water can also cause premature aging, breakdown of backing adhesives and matting and crushing. Too much water can also cause "wicking", where dirt, grime and stains in padding or backing will quickly rise to the surface yarn. Use only the amount of water needed to remove dirt and grime and place fans to more quickly dry your rugs.
Have you ever cleaned a rug or carpet only to have it look worse than when you started (within a few days or weeks)? If you resist the urge to use Too Much Detergent, Heat or Water, you will avoid the problems that most DIY Rug and Carpet cleaning can present. And your rugs will look clean and new for years to come.
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Rug Stain Removal Guide:
Stains
Try to remove the stain as soon as it possible.
First attempt to remove stains from area rugs should always be; Clear warm water (not hot) and white towel (colored towels can transfer dye and make stain even worse) or cloth. Blot stain (do not rub) with clear water and white cloth, keep rinsing and blotting until stain dissipates: or you see that you need to use a detergent or cleaner.
Removing Grease and Oil Spots
Window Cleaner with amonia will work wonders without harming most types of carpet and rug fibers. Spray generously, but do not saturate. Always Blot (Not Scrub) with white towell. If you must, you may lightly rub oil spot with window cleaner working from the outer edge toward the middle of the spot until grease or oil is removed. As a precaution: Rinse the spot with clear warm water to insure that the amonia does not damage the carpet or rug fibers. (most synthetic fibers do not even need to be rinsed)
Removing Candle wax
Place a blotter or a square of paper towel on the spot. Put a hot iron over it. Wait a few minutes until the wax is absorbed into the blotter. Repeat if necessary. Move the iron constantly, and do not let it stay in one place.
Removing Red Dye from Kool aid, Punch or Popsickles
This had always been one of the toughest stains to remove until I tried Citrus Cleaner on a section of rug that was hidden by furniture. Since Citrus Cleaner is acidic, I wanted to be certain it wouldn't harm my rug in the portion that showed. It worked Great.
Apply generously without saturating. Allow to stand for 5 minutes then work as you would for any other type of stain. It may take more than one application to completely remove the red dye. When the stain has been addressed, be sure to Rinse Well with clear warm water to prevent citric acid from harming the backing or latex binding agent of the rug or carpet. (goo-b-gone was one of the first citrus cleaners commercially available, now there are many to choose from)
Removing Glue
Saturate the spot with a cloth soaked in vinegar or alcohol.
Removing Chewing Gum
Put ice cubes on the spot. Wait until it becomes fragile and breaks off. Use spot remover to vanish remaining traces.
Removing ink
1. Saturate the spot with hairspray. Allow to dry. Brush lightly with a solution of water and vinegar.
Warning: (Vinegar is acidic... so be sure to dilute properly before attempting to clean with vinegar and always rinse the cleansed area well with clear water)
2. Another technique is to use denatured or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol):
Using a spray bottle spritz the affected area and blot with clean cloth (or paper towel). Keep repeating spraying and blotting (never rub or brush - Blot Only) until ink stain finally dissipates.